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BF09 JYU

2009 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,165 mi
Last recorded84,165 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Tigra47,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 JYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 84,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 84,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged driveshaft abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 80,690 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Gouges to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 73,421 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 70,563 miles

Alternator bearing noisey?

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly distorted

Offside Front Subframe rusty

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 70,563 miles

Alternator bearing noisey?

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly distorted

Offside Front Subframe rusty

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 64,354 miles

Abnormal noise from engine

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 64,354 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Abnormal noise from engine

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 20 Feb 2016 53,967 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 41,366 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 41,366 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,179 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 26,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2013 19,840 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 13,082 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?

Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,652
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
55,160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,142
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,988
Stop lamp not working 17,550
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,222
position lamp(s) not working 14,989
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BF09 JYU is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 47,922 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF09 JYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF09 JYU is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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